Ornellaia
Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2024
Other years:
2023| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 49% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, 13% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | Ageing in barriques in a temperature-controlled cellar for approximately 15 months (30% new, 70% second and third use); blending after the first 8 months and further ageing in barriques for another 7 months; followed by 6 months of bottle ageing before commercial release. |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Type: Tuscan IGT red wine, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc
- Olfactory profile: Aromas of ripe red fruits, spices and balsamic notes of eucalyptus and cypress
- Tasting notes: Balanced flavour, soft tannins, lively freshness and a savoury finish
- Vinification: In steel and concrete, aged for 15 months in barriques and 6 months in bottle
- Details: 1.5 L Magnum format in a case, 94 James Suckling points, 14% vol.
Description
What type of wine it is
Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia by Ornellaia is a red wine that represents an authentic expression of Tuscany. This Tuscan wine with a Typical Geographical Indication (IGT) is made with a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The nose reveals intense aromas of red fruits, enriched by delicate floral nuances and balsamic notes of eucalyptus. On the palate, it is harmonious and smooth, guided by an elegant tannic texture and a pleasant freshness. Its solid structure is the result of calibrated fermentations in steel and concrete, followed by long ageing in oak barrels.
Where it comes from
The wine originates along the Tuscan coast, in the prestigious territory of Bolgheri, within the municipality of Castagneto Carducci. The vineyards benefit from a Mediterranean climate, where sea breezes mitigate temperatures and favour the balanced ripening of the grapes. The soil is distinguished by a complex composition of sand, clay and gravel. This particular pedoclimatic nature gives the wine a marked gustatory energy and a profound aromatic complexity. The characteristics of the coastal territory shape the identity of the glass, ensuring a clean sip and a vibrant freshness.
How it is produced
Production involves a rigorous manual harvest in crates, followed by a double selection of the bunches and soft pressing. The varieties are vinified separately, with alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel and concrete tanks, accompanied by maceration on the skins for approximately fifteen days. Malolactic fermentation takes place partially in steel and in wood. Subsequently, the wine is aged in oak barrels for a total of fifteen months; the blending is carried out after the first eight months. Finally, a rest in the bottle for six months completes the production process.
History and interesting facts
Created in 1997 as the prestigious second wine of the iconic Ornellaia estate, this elegant Toscana IGT shares the same vocation for excellence as the winery's signature wine. Produced from younger vines and a meticulous optical selection of the grapes, this Bordeaux blend fascinates with its extraordinary balance. Awarded ninety-four points by the renowned critic James Suckling, it matures patiently for fifteen months in oak barriques, acquiring an extraordinary gustatory harmony and excellent ageing potential over time.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1981
- Oenologist: Axel Heinz
- Bottles produced: 880.000
- Hectares: 112
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia was founded in 1981, in a beautiful, unspoiled part of Tuscany. From the outset, the mission was to produce outstanding wines. Since then passion and dedication, coupled with a unique terroir and an extraordinary microclimate, have brought the Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's prestigious labels great success and recognition as one of the most important wineries in the world.
Vision
A little more than 20 years ago, a revelation: the future of Italian viticulture had to take a new enological path, in search of absolute quality. To achieve this goal, the proper place, proper time, and best people were needed. This led to the idea of the Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, a place of infinite potential, cultivated with wisdom and experience by its "artists," who seek, with every vintage, a new masterpiece.
Philosophy
Production limited to the course of the year, harvesting by hand only after full ripeness, individual vinification for each vineyard, respect for a unique and precious terroir. These are just some of the choices made by Ornellaia, in a philosophy that has privileged quality from the very beginning. Thanks to women and men who put their arms, soul, head and heart into their work, all year round. And the results can be seen, but above all tasted... Read more
| Name | Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Magnum 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 49% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, 13% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Ornellaia |
| Story | History and interesting facts Created in 1997 as the prestigious second wine of the iconic Ornellaia estate, this elegant Toscana IGT shares the same vocation for excellence as the winery's signature wine. Produced from younger vines and a meticulous optical selection of the grapes, this Bordeaux blend fascinates with its extraordinary balance. Awarded ninety-four points by the renowned critic James Suckling, it matures patiently for fifteen months in oak barriques, acquiring an extraordinary gustatory harmony and excellent ageing potential over time. |
| Origin | Bolgheri (Castagneto Carducci, Livorno), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Sand, clay and gravel |
| Fermentation temperature | 22 to 26°C |
| Fermentation | About 10 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with double sorting (including optical), gentle pressing, alcoholic fermentation partly in stainless steel and partly in temperature-controlled concrete tanks, maceration for 10–15 days, partial malolactic fermentation in steel and barriques, ageing for 15 months in barriques and 6 months resting in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Each variety and plot is vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in concrete vats at 22–26 °C for approximately 10 days, followed by maceration for about 10–15 days. Partial malolactic fermentation, carried out partly in stainless steel and partly in barriques; then ageing in barriques for approximately 15 months (30% new, 70% second and third fill), blending after the first 8 months and further ageing in barriques for another 7 months, followed by 6 months of bottle ageing before being released for sale. |
| Aging | Ageing in barriques in a temperature-controlled cellar for approximately 15 months (30% new, 70% second and third use); blending after the first 8 months and further ageing in barriques for another 7 months; followed by 6 months of bottle ageing before commercial release. |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |